Waalse Kerk

Dutch Reformed Church, so-called Walloon Church. Single-nave chapel of the Dominican Sisters, consecrated in 1530, robbed of choir in 1839. In the church pulpit circa 1630 and organ with main work and upper work, made in 1740 by M. Schwartsburg. In 1854 extensively renovated by L. van Dam and Sons, on richly carved balustrade with coats of arms of Marie Louise van Hessen-Kassel and JW Friso 1742. In roof turret above the facade on the Grote Kerkstraat, clock by J. Balthasar, 1661, diam. 60.5 cm

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Grote of Jacobijnerkerk

Great or Jacobin Church. Former Dominican monastery church, founded in the 13th century, rebuilt in the 15th century. In the church pulpit with sounding board and rear bulkhead, 17th century. Kraak with carved parts, 1695 benches with carving, 17th century; tomb for JH Nieuwoldt, ca 1812 by PJ Gabriël. In the choir burial vault of the House of Orange; memorial plaque to the Peace of Münster 1648 from Landschapshuis. Tombstones. In the church three organs: A. Organ with main work, back work, upper work and free pedal, made in 1727 by Chr. Müller and extensively renovated in 1885 by L. van Dam and Sons. During the last restoration of 1978, Müller's disposition was restored and Van Dam's mechanical design and wind chests were maintained. B. In the choir a single manual organ by Vermeulen from 1977 with older components by Theodoor Smet from around 1850. C. In the southern chapel a positive by Joh. Meister from 1766.

Doopsgezinde Kerk

Mennonite Church. Simple building with an entrance framed by columns. Pulpit. Organ with main work and upper work, made in 1786 by J. Strumphler for the Mennonite Church "De Zon" in Amsterdam. Moved to Leeuwarden in 1850. Extensively renovated in 1858 by L. van Dam and Sons.